Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Viral Post Suggests Flying to Vietnam for Cigarettes
A man named Rajat Sharma, who gives investment advice, posted on social media that smokers in India could save money by flying to Vietnam to buy cigarettes.
He said that a pack of Marlboro Lights costs Rs.
340 in Delhi, but only Rs.
120-130 in Vietnam.
He even suggested that if you buy enough cigarettes, the cost of the flight could be covered.
Many people online laughed at the idea, and some said it's better to just quit smoking.
Others pointed out that you can't bring more than five packs of cigarettes into India without paying extra taxes, which would make the trip more expensive.
Rajat Sharma suggested flying to Vietnam to buy cheaper cigarettes due to proposed tax hike in India.
A pack of Marlboro Lights costs Rs. 340 in Delhi and Rs. 120-130 in Vietnam.
Sharma estimated that buying 75 packs in Vietnam could cover the cost of a return flight.
The post went viral, with many criticizing the idea and suggesting quitting smoking instead.
Some pointed out legal limitations on bringing cigarettes into India, making the idea impractical.
- Who
- Rajat Sharma, a SEBI-registered investment adviser and founder of Sana Securities
- What
- Suggested flying to Vietnam to buy cheaper cigarettes
- When
- January 1, 2026
- Where
- Social media (X)
- Why
- To save money on cigarettes due to proposed tax hike in India
- Author
- Rajat Sharma
- Current Price in Delhi
- Rs. 340
- Price in Vietnam
- Rs. 120-130
- Price in Australia
- Rs. 3,000
- Return Ticket Cost
- Rs. 21,000
- Customs Limit
- 5 packs